ACB Events

20251118 0900 ACBVA Saturday Welcome, Agenda Overview, Pledge, National Anthem, Attendee Introductions

20251117 1900 ACBVA Workshop, Lead the Way – Igniting Leadership in AC1B of Virginia Workshop: Lead the Way – Igniting Leadership in ACB of Virginia Led by ACBVA leader and President  Doug Powell  and experienced facilitator and leader Jeremy Grandstaff , this session will help you explore your leadership potential, gain practical tools, and connect with others passionate about making a difference...

20251018-1-ACB Of Oregon - Part 1 Originally broadcasted on October 18, 2025 on ACB Media 9 9:00 am Convened General Session – ACBO President, Carrie Muth Presentation of Colors & Flag Salute Invocation – Ray Gruener, Prayer Pastor at Cowboy Church Welcome to Springfield – Mayor Sean VanGordon 9:20 am Approved Convention Agenda Roll Call of Chapters – Carrie Muth Recognized the Fun Squad (Conv...

20251018-5-ACB Of Oregon - Part 5 Originally broadcasted on October 18, 2025 on ACB Media 9 6:30 PM Banquet Program Guest Speaker, Jeff Bishop, BITS President ACB of Oregon Scholarship Winner, Ella Shroud 50/50 Drawing Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

20251018-2-ACB Of Oregon - Part 2 Originally broadcasted on October 18, 2025 on ACB Media 9 10:45AM Democracy Live Presentation 11:00 am Oregon Commission for the Blind – Dacia Johnson, Executive Director Talking Books and Braille Services –Tiff Bowers, Outreach Librarian Hull Foundation & Learning Center – Creanna Gallegos, Interim Executive Director 11:55 am Second Reading of Nominations – J...

20251018-3-ACB Of Oregon - Part 3 Originally broadcasted on October 18, 2025 on ACB Media 9 Your Daily AI Toolkit - Michael Babcock & Jeff Bishop Participants learned how AI could fit into everyday life with tools that made things more accessible and saved time. Demos of Seeing AI, Be My Eyes with AI, ChatGPT, and Alexa were presented, plus practical tips attendees could start using right away...

20251018-4-ACB Of Oregon - Part 4 Originally broadcasted on October 18, 2025 on ACB Media 9 2:30-3:45 PM Lego Fun for Everyone - Hunter Palmer & Tyanne Wilmath Attendees participated in a welcoming, hands-on Lego event designed especially for people who were blind or visually impaired. Together, they built bright spring daffodils using Lego bricks. Volunteers were on hand to guide and support,...

20250928 0900 Sunday Morning 2025 NCCB Convention Business and Board Meeting North Carolina Council of the Blind 2025 State Convention Wyndham Garden Greensboro Saturday Evening September 27, 2025 – General Business Meeting Welcome & Call to Order — Sandi Owens, President Attendance Roll Call — Ashley Coleman, Secretary – Secretary’s Report — Ashley Coleman – Treasurer’s Report — Chris Flynt,...

North Carolina Council of the Blind 2025 State Convention Wyndham Garden Greensboro Saturday Evening September 27, 2025 Banquet & Evening Program Invocation Keynote Speaker — Claire Stanley, J.D. Scholarship Awards Door Prizes Closing Remarks — Sandi Owens, President Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co

North Carolina Council of the Blind 2025 State Convention Wyndham Garden Greensboro Saturday Morning September 27, 2025 Opening Session — Welcome & Opening Remarks: Sandi Owens, President Pledge of Allegiance Invocation Mayor’s Welcome Abbott Diabetes Care — Pam Lisi Vanda Pharmaceuticals — Vicki Preddy, MSN, RN Disability Rights NC — Lena Welch, Attorney North Carolina Lions Foundation — Carl...

North Carolina Council of the Blind 2025 State Convention Wyndham Garden Greensboro Friday Evening September 26, 2025 Welcome & Opening Remarks — Sandi Owens, President Division of Services for the Blind — Cynthia Speight, Director Governor Morehead School — Dr. Nancy N. Barbour, Interim Superintendent NC Statewide Independent Living Council — Shana Ayscue, Executive Director State Library of...

Missouri Council of the Blind Banquet and Awards Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on October 3, 2025

Friday, October 3, 2025 Education and Advocacy Meeting Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Central Time Bylaws and Resolutions Committee Meeting Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Central Time President's Luncheon Time: 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Central Time General Assembly Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Central

20250927-3 ACB Maryland Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on September 27, 2025 3:15         Mental Wellness – Pam Shaw, ACB Mental Wellness Committee Chair. Facilitator: Terry Pacheco. 4:00        It’s Game Time with Terry - Facilitator: Terry Pacheco.

20250927-2 ACB Maryland Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on September 27, 2025 1:00         Get Up and Get Moving– Leslie Spoone, Chair, GUGM Committee. Facilitator: Susan Crawford.  1:30         UZURV: Who Can Use it and Who Can’t? – Gary Messman and Jo Ann Kucic; Facilitator: Pat Sheehan. 2:15 Uber: Your Opportunity to Bring Your  Questions – Briana Gilmore; Facilitator: Pat Sheehan.

20250927-4 ACB Maryland Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on September 27, 2026 5:00         Social Get Together and Visit with Friends, What is Your Banquet Choice? Facilitator: Terry Pacheco. 5:45         Pre Banquet Festivities – Facilitators: Cindy LaBon and  Pat Sheehan. 6:00         Lifetime Achievement Award – Pat Sheehan, Presenter. 6:15         Banquet Guest Speaker - Peter Heide,  AC...

20250927-1 ACB Maryland Originally broadcasted on ACB Media 8 on September 27, 2025 9:30         Welcome – Cindy LaBon, President, ACB of Maryland. 9:40         Let’s Find Out Who’s Here! – Participants’ introductions –Facilitator: Cindy LaBon. 10:00       What’s New in the Way of Reading Equipment? - John Owens, Director, Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled; Ashley M. Biggs, M...

2025082302 Iowa Council of the United Blind Convention Originally broadcasted on August 23, 2025, on ACB Media 8 12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.  ICUB Luncheon – Heartland Ballroom Luncheon Program:  Stacy Cervenka, Director, Iowa Department for the Blind. Get to know the new Director as she shares her background, accomplishments, and vision for the future. Presentation of the Marie Hoenig Brailler Award –...

2025082301 Iowa Council of the United Blind Convention Originally broadcasted on August 23, 2025, on ACB Media 8 Second General Assembly—Salon A 8:30 a.m. Call to Order – Lori Trujillo Roush, ICUB President Pledge of Allegiance – James Buffum Introduction of Participants – Convention Host, Mark Edge 8:45 a.m. American Council of the Blind Update - Claire Stanley, ACB Director of Advocacy and Gover...

2025082303 Iowa Council of the United Blind Convention Originally broadcasted on August 23, 2025, on ACB Media 8 Third General Assembly– Salon A 2:00 p.m.  Call to Order – Lori Trujillo Roush, ICUB President Announcements and Door Prizes 2:10 p.m.  Using the Seeing AI App and Other Innovations - Saqib Shaikh, Microsoft Principal Engineer. The Co-Inventor of Seeing AI gives a Fireside Chat and Demo...

2025082304 Iowa Council of the United Blind Convention Originally broadcasted on August 23, 2025, on ACB Media 8 4. ICUB Bulletin Publication Report – Karen Keninger and Sandy Tigges 5. ICUB Chapter Affiliate Reports: i. Des Moines Chapter – Cody Dolinsek   ii. Dubuque Association of the Blind – Kristen Steele iii. ICUB Across Iowa – Don Wirth 6. Old Business 7. New Business i. 2025 Proposed Resol...

20250822 Iowa Council of the United Blind Convention Originally broadcasted on August 22, 2025, on ACB Media 8 First General Assembly- Salon A 6:00 p.m.  Call to Order – Lori Trujillo Roush, ICUB President Invocation – Dr. Cody Dolinsek Star-Spangled Banner – Kyla Billington 6:10 p.m.  Convention Welcome – Lori Trujillo Roush, ICUB State President, and                                              ...

20250517-4 FCB convention Saturday night banquet Originally broadcasted May 17, 2025 on ACB Media 8 Annual Banquet Attendees attended FCB'S Annual Banquet: hosted by FCB President, Mikey Wiseman. FCB’s Banquet speaker was Jeff Bishop who was a prominent figure in the field of accessibility and assistive technology, dedicated to enhancing digital experiences for individuals with visual impairments....

20250517-3 FCB convention Saturday afternoon Originally broadcasted May 17, 2025 on ACB Media 8 FCB Annual Town Hall Meeting Attendees planned to attend this exciting and informative meeting moderated by President Mikey Wiseman. They heard from the Director of the Division of Blind Services, (DBS) Robert Doyle, regarding the current status of the goals and mission of the agency including specific...

20250517-2 FCB convention Saturday morning continued Originally broadcasted May 17, 2025 on ACB Media 8 ·       The Blind Kitchen Presenter Debra Erickson, MS Executive Chef and Founder of the Blind Kitchen Attendees were welcomed to The Blind Kitchen where adaptive tools, helpful strategies, and specialized knowledge were provided to blind and vision-impaired people who wanted to cook safely, con...